Kony 2012 creator 'arrested for public masturbation, drunkenness'

One of the people responsible for the Stop Kony campaign has been arrested by police for public masturbation, it has been reported.

Jason Russell, one of the co-founders of Invisible Children, the group behind the viral Kony 2012 video released last week, was detained in San Diego for touching himself, vandalising cars and being under the influence of alcohol, according to NBC San Diego.

Russell, who has two children and calls his wife his "best friend for over 23 years", is described on the organization's website as its "grand storyteller and dreamer".

After the incident, Invisible Children CEO Ben Keesey said in a statement: "Jason Russell was unfortunately hospitalized yesterday suffering from exhaustion, dehydration, and malnutrition. He is now receiving medical care and is focused on getting better.

"The past two weeks have taken a severe emotional toll on all of us, Jason especially, and that toll manifested itself in an unfortunate incident yesterday. Jason's passion and his work have done so much to help so many, and we are devastated to see him dealing with this personal health issue.

"We will always love and support Jason, and we ask that you give his entire family privacy during this difficult time."

The 20-minute film of alleged crimes against children by Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony has now been viewed more than 100 million times on YouTube.